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Weber needs help to keep our water
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Letter to the Editor on Jul 25 07:26pm
 
I wish to voice my support and thanks to Nancy Weber, our courageous and
tireless NID board member.
Nancy is locked in a fierce battle with the “Good Ol Boy” contingent of the
Nevada Irrigation District board, which has been a rubber stamp of approval for
NID management for decades. I have personally witnessed the dismissive and
disrespectful behavior of other board members toward her and found it absolutely
appalling.
Nancy Weber has been a relentless advocate for the people of Nevada County and
their water rights, while the majority of the board advocates for NID
management.
A goal of NID management is to increase their sphere of influence. They are
trying to send as much of our water as fast as they can to Placer County. One
example of this is the multi-million dollar DS canal project. It will replace
the historic flumes with tubes and is designed to increase flow and reliability
so water can fuel a new treatment plant in Placer County.
Why should Nevada County tax money go to help developers create more urban
sprawl in Lincoln, enabled by our water.
Please support NID Board member Nancy Weber in our right to keep Nevada County
water in Nevada County.
R.T. Gaydos
Nevada City